Religious beliefs and modern biology sometimes seem to collide. But exploring those ideas with compassion and an open mind…
Christians have engaged in passionate debates over the meaning of the resurrection. Baptists may be distinct in that they…
A folklorist explains the prehistoric origins of the mythical Easter Bunny and why this longstanding cultural symbol keeps…
Originally a spring harvest festival, Baisakhi acquired religious significance after the10th Sikh guru created the Khalsa,…
A collaboration between advertiser Joseph Jacobs and the famous coffee company produced the classic U.S. haggadah. The book…
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s famous musical has long inspired controversy for how it depicts the story of Jesus…
Churches’ struggles to respond to the plague and constant warfare in the 14th and 15th centuries helped shape the kinds…
In Southeast Asia, Songkran is a time to celebrate the coming year with water fights, honoring elders and offering prayers.
A Catholic theologian writes about why papal apologies can be meaningful, even when some may see them as mere words.
Vladimir Putin has long been a favorite with many American evangelicals who praised his support for conservative values…
Palliative care, often misunderstood, is not synonymous with hospice care.
Malta’s St. George Preca was canonized in 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI. As Pope Francis visits Malta, renewed attention is…
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, a case stemming from a football coach’s…
A sociologist explains that the ability to claim transgender identities in India may appear progressive, but this can further…
A cornerstone of the First Step Act, passed with bipartisan support, is the PATTERN risk-assessment tool.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put a spotlight on the views of the Russian Orthodox Church. A scholar of Russian religion…
Religion plays an important role in expansive views of Russian nationhood. But faith has played a role in Ukrainian nationalism,…
New ethical issues are emerging during COVID-19 as doctors struggle with their obligations to ‘do no harm’ and respect…
Women’s contributions to global Christianity are immense, but scholars’ understanding is hampered by limited data.
A Kyivan Jewish scholar explains the long history of Jews in Kyiv and how they thrived, despite hostilities. They were forced…